Springfield MO

OZARK, Mo. (KOAM) — An #AmberAlert was sent statewide Saturday afternoon, January 31:

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Shetani, a 19-year-old lioness at Dickerson Park Zoo, was humanely euthanized on February 3. Shetani had been under the supervision of the zoo’s veterinarian team for chronic kidney disease. As her quality of life continued to decline due to her failing kidneys and...

Lawmakers scurry to pass a new legislation on VLTs, as the AG is on the offensive, trying to have these machines shut down

Greene County Sheriff's Office deputies are coming back to television and will be featured on "On Patrol: Live." Greene County Commission approved a yearlong contract with "On Patrol: Live" that will document the work of GCSO deputies on live television. According to the show's website, the show is filmed in real...

An Amber Alert issued in Texas leads to the recovery of a child and the arrest of a suspect minutes later in Ozark. According to a release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an Amber Alert was issued Saturday by authorities in Texas regarding a child abduction related to a homicide case. The release states that...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield ranks among the most dangerous cities in the country for traffic crashes, according to a recent study. Monday, city leaders took the first step toward making the streets safer for drivers and pedestrians. “People see little acts of lawlessness every single day with relatively few...

Ty Kime will become the director of Missouri state high school activities association activities and athletics for the Waynesville R-6 School District, effective July 1st. Kime will fill the vacancy created by Cory Ace, who will move into the director of instructional and community services position on that date....

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The City of Branson condemned the 76 Family Inn extended-stay motel after inspectors found it unsafe. The city cited the owner for operating without a business license on Jan. 20. Ten days later, the city of Branson determined the building was unsafe and shut it down Friday night.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - After the late January snowstorm, warmer temperatures are melting snow off roads and driving people to car washes. Area car washes have been staying busy cleaning vehicles once temperatures warmed up enough and roads improved. Auto experts say washing cars after significant snow isn’t just...

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - Homeowners in Ozark get a chance to speak out against a plan to increase their sewer bills. The Board of Aldermen is considering a 17.5 percent increase for the year. Officials say it’s to improve aging infrastructure. Here’s what that would mean for the bill....